How Joint pain has a higher impact on women, both physically and emotionallyn
Nearly half (47 percent) of women with joint pain said it was so bad they lost sleep, and 40 percent reported a decline in their mental health.
Meanwhile, 44 percent said it affected their emotional well-being, compared to just 34 percent of men.
Nearly half (47 percent) of women with joint pain said it was so bad they lost sleep and 40 percent reported a decline in their mental health
44 percent of women said joint pain affected their emotional well-being, compared to just 34 percent of men
Experts believe that physiological factors and weight gain during menopause contribute to the effects on women.
Nuffield Health surveyed 8,000 people over the age of 16 as part of the Healthier Nation Index. It turned out that eight out of ten women had experienced joint pain at some point.